Bike leans to left

Chinmaya · 12-22-2011, 07:59 AM

After changing the worn out REAR TIRE, with the same OEM tire (Conti Sport Attack), my bike keeps LEANING TO THE LEFT. Noticeable at any speed and gets worse at higher speeds. This never happended until I changed the rear tire. Tire change was done by dealership, so I took it to them and they said everything is fine, including the tire itself. Mechanic mentioned he did adjust the chain. For about a week or so, it ran perfectly and then back to the same thing. Also dealership says, they did proper balancing.

I know it is not fine for sure, as the bike feels totally different. No fun riding like this.

Checked the chain slack and is good.

Do I just need to balance the tire again?

Thanks

LiterBoy · 12-22-2011, 08:32 AM

Could it be rear wheel alignment?

S1000RR ROB · 12-22-2011, 08:38 AM

rear wheel alignment or rider mate not a lot it can be, unless the tyre bead isnt seated properly or something crazy like that...

AMPforE · 12-22-2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by LiterBoy

Could it be rear wheel alignment?

That is my guess. Take it back to dealer and get them to verify the concern. Once they do they have to fix it.

Chinmaya · 12-22-2011, 09:14 AM

Did not think of alignment. Will do the alignment check myself today(String Method). If it is off, then will take it to the dealership.

Thanks

LiterBoy · 12-22-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Chinmaya

Did not think of alignment. Will do the alignment check myself today(String Method). If it is off, then will take it to the dealership.

Thanks

A less likely but more serious possibility is failure of a wheel bearing, although I perceived it as "flopping" into a turn, and not a consistent lean. If the alignment is good, the bearings might be something to check. Good luck!

Slim · 12-22-2011, 10:49 AM

it can also be that the tire is not balanced aswell, but its more likely alignment.

**1000RR** · 12-22-2011, 11:23 AM

I've voting alignment... I wouldn't take it in though... for that. Just adjust the set bolts in the rear axle once you have the axle aligned properly... VERY easy to do.

Richard5 · 12-23-2011, 04:47 PM

mine does to but only when its on the stand

Chinmaya · 12-23-2011, 05:05 PM

Alignment was way off. Rear tire was aligned more to the left(looking from back). Took few minutes to adjust it. Alignment rechecked and looks good. Have not taken it for a ride yet. Hopefully problem has resolved.
Cannot understand, why it was not found by the dealership, who said everything is fine.

Thanks